What did Jean talon do that was bad for the colony of New France?
Jean Talon took all the settlers from France and convinced them to come to New France, by giving them free land they can build on. He emptied France, and filled New France.
What was the new France bishop's job?
The job of the bishop was to provide a school to educate the priests and nuns of the roman cathlic church.
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What did the King of new France do?
There was no king of New France. It was King Louis XIV of France and he made New France a royal province, the first step in Canada's evolution from colony to independent kingdom. In his reign he also fostered the social and economic development of Canada. The King was also one of the great patrons of literature and art, established many academies and wrote his memoirs.
Was Champlain an illegitimate child of the king of France?
No, Champlain is not an illegitimate son of a French king. He was born to a commoner couple. His mother's maiden name was "Le Roy" ("King") which is a common French name, but could cause some confusion in his story here.
What were the reasons that the french needed forts in the new France?
They built forts for protection when they were fighting the British troops.
What stores were in new france?
In New France, various stores catered to the needs of settlers and Indigenous peoples. Key establishments included general stores that offered everyday goods like food, tools, and clothing, as well as trading posts where fur traders conducted commerce with Indigenous groups. Additionally, there were specialized shops, such as those selling textiles, hardware, and other imported goods from France. These stores played a crucial role in the economic and social life of the colony.
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How old was the youngest filles du roi when she got married?
around 8 to 12 years of age, no one knows for sure!
The old system of New France where seigneurs, or lords were granted parcels of land by France.
In which way did the habitants help New France?
Since New France was a colony, it was expected to provide inexpensive, raw materials for the mother country which was France. Habitants helped by farming the raw materials and giving it to the seigneur. They used the farming to pay off their dept or they can pay off their dept in coins. These two methods of payment are called `cens et rens`. A seigneur is an official in New France who divided the land into rectangular strips for the Habitants to farm in. Almost every Habitant lives in 32 hector parcels of land. The seigneur did not own the land, but the king of France did which was King Lois the 14th. The seigneur was only asked to divide the land. Usually the seigneur`s plot was the biggest.
Why were Filles Du Roi called King's Daughters?
The name filles du roi means "the king's daughters". The name "fille du roi" was there to indicate that they were under the safeguard of the king.
The Filles du Roi were mostly orphans or abandoned young girls living in France in orphanage or in terrible condition. As it became clear that there was a need to get women to come to New France, to allow for population growth, they were placed under the patronage, or (symbolical) protection of the King.
Acting as a protector, he gave them a dowry (not necessarily money) and paid for their trip to New France.